One of the largest recycling centres in the area is now temporarily closed this week.

Hollywood Bowl has revealed that it sank to a £14.5million pre-tax loss in the six months to the end of March after being shut due to Covid-19 restrictions.

A group of gyms in Hertfordshire have partnered up to support employees at local hospitals with their physical health goals.

New homes built through Permitted Development (PD) rights must meet the Government's new space standard introduced on April 6, 2021. A recent planning appeal shows the necessity for the new standards.

Boris Johnson warned “we’re likely to face some hard choices” as stage four of the lockdown roadmap was thrown into doubt.

Explorers will get the chance to scour a magical maze coming to the Parade.

This week our stroll down Memory Lane is somewhat longer than usual, so here we go. In fact we are travelling 6,000 miles to remember my first trip to Hollywood some 33 years ago but I still remember well. As a lifelong film fan, Tinseltown is the Me...

A charity will be moving their popular ‘Cafe in the Library’ outside this summer after support from Watford Borough Council in obtaining a new pavement café license.

From May 17, pubs and other hospitality venues will be able to open their indoor areas to the public.

Watford Borough Council is set to receive £581,817 from the government to help support rough sleepers.

Today it is called Dunnings Bar but for many years the pub at 153 St Albans Road had another name - and this is how it looked around 90 years ago.

Lockdown has shown many people how important nature is for one’s mental wellbeing, and there are many spots locally to connect with nature.

A new 500-seater outdoor theatre with a fully licensed bar is coming to Cassiobury Park.

Hello, my name is Precious and I’m a beautiful 14-year-old short-haired cat.

The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

This week we have an application for a temporary front canopy over a vehicle repair shop in Chalk Hill, Watford and in St Albans Road a shop is applying for a change of use into a restaurant/take away. Elsewhere, in Armand Close, Watford, there is...

Ready-made Cow & Gate and Aptamil formula milk are both in short supply due to “an issue with an ingredient used to prevent foaming”.

Matt also confirmed he will be working with Little Britain and Come Fly With Me co-star David Walliams again soon.

A Watford town centre bar is welcoming back visitors with a Paris-themed open air terrace and cocktails.

In their 1980 hit That’s Entertainment, the Jam sang: “Opening the windows and breathing in petrol. An amateur band in a nearby yard, watching the tele and thinking about your holidays…that’s entertainment.”

Selected homes in two areas of Watford are benefiting from grants operated by a council to install energy saving measures.

Computer images have been released showing how access to some of London Euston station’s busiest platforms will look after an £8m investment.

Women in Watford are being urged to get active again in a safe environment by joining a local Gaelic football team.

It's true that Watford is an expensive place to buy a property, that doesn't mean owning a house is a completely unattainable dream.

A new entrance sign featuring commemorative artwork of former Watford FC players has been placed in a park.

Police have sent out several appeals this week following incidents including a fight and a ‘taser attack’.

The Green Party has said it is "delighted" with its performance in Three Rivers at the local elections.

A former newspaper assistant editor who is remembered by many for his coverage of Watford FC is celebrating his 80th birthday.

From everyday objects to wildlife, flowers and trees, yellow is all around us as this week's selection of pictures from our talented photographers again illustrate.

In their 1980 hit That's Entertainment, the Jam sang: "Opening the windows and breathing in petrol. An amateur band in a nearby yard, watching the telly and thinking about your holidays…that’s entertainment."

A driver who crashed into a parked car and fled in Watford has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds.

If the incident goes to court, the penalty could go up to a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban.

We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

A boater and an off-duty nurse fought to save the life of a man who was found unconscious in a Watford canal lock.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has been praised by fans after speaking to her fiancé Andre Gray over old derogatory tweets he posted.

Six men have been charged as part of an investigation into dozens of high-end vehicle thefts across Hertfordshire.

Pretending to be in a hot desert while filming in November in Watford was the hardest challenge of producing BBC Iraq War drama Danny Boy, the star of the show has revealed.

Five brothers believe they may have set a new record after they all appeared on the pitch together for a cup match this month.

Watford's mayor says the local election results show people know his party "focuses on doing the best for residents and the town".

Plans have been released for a 22-storey tower in the heart of Watford.

A couple from Bushey have dedicated 30 years of their life as foster parents, supporting more than 100 children.

A teenager from Rickmansworth has been arrested following a fight where two people were reportedly seen with a crowbar and a hammer.

Motorists in areas including Watford, Chorleywood and South Oxhey are facing disruption after the green light was given for an extensive programme of roadworks.

Due to popular demand, visitors are welcomed back to the Celebration of the Slytherin feature which first ran last year.

The boss of HS2 has said he hopes the UK "gets behind" the controversial project following the launch of its first giant tunnelling machine.

Watford Borough Council has announced plans to create wildflower meadows throughout Cassiobury Park next year.

A 17-year-old serial robber has been banned from entering Watford town centre alone after pleading guilty to another robbery.

Criminals are continuing to capitalise on the pandemic but looking out for so many convincing scams can be incredibly daunting for motorists.

Next has called on shoppers to immediately dispose of the items and contact the retailer for a full refund on the item.

Three councillors in Watford have been promoted to the Mayor's Cabinet for the forthcoming year.